Is this a normal sign of economic contraction

[putnam6]

[Sarnaxx]

Is this place just turning into a MAGA shit post website again like ATS was turning into?  What does this have to do with any conspiracy theories or something similar?  Post this bullshit on your social media feed.

This war accomplished absolutely nothing.  It cost 13 American lives. Countless civilian lives on both sides.  Iran still has all of their nuclear material. They have most of their missile capabilities intact.  They are still repressing their citizens. 

The only thing this war did was prove to Iran without a doubt that they have a lot more leverage in the world economy than they ever imagined.

[Oldcarpy2]

Is this place just turning into a MAGA shit post website again like ATS was turning into?  What does this have to do with any conspiracy theories or something similar?  Post this bullshit on your social media feed.

This war accomplished absolutely nothing.  It cost 13 American lives. Countless civilian lives on both sides.  Iran still has all of their nuclear material. They have most of their missile capabilities intact.  They are still repressing their citizens. 

The only thing this war did was prove to Iran without a doubt that they have a lot more leverage in the world economy than they ever imagined.

You might say that.  I, couldn't possibly comment! 

[BeyondKnowledge]

Is this place just turning into a MAGA shit post website again like ATS was turning into?  What does this have to do with any conspiracy theories or something similar?  Post this bullshit on your social media feed.

This war accomplished absolutely nothing.  It cost 13 American lives. Countless civilian lives on both sides.  Iran still has all of their nuclear material. They have most of their missile capabilities intact.  They are still repressing their citizens. 

The only thing this war did was prove to Iran without a doubt that they have a lot more leverage in the world economy than they ever imagined.

You ask for a conspiracy in this? How about TDS. For some Trump can do nothing right. And they are very loud about announcing it.

Trump sometimes makes mistakes but he is not the evil one as some try to make him out to be.

[Oldcarpy2]

You ask for a conspiracy in this? How about TDS. For some Trump can do nothing right. And they are very loud about announcing it.

Trump sometimes makes mistakes but he is not the evil one as some try to make him out to be.

Not evil, but narcissistic, unintelligent, senile and an unpredictable danger to the Western World.

But, TDS, ZZZZZ....

[GENERAL EYES]

Here's a conspiracy theory for ya.....what about the rise in ethanol in gas to compensate and to "stretch" the supply that's designed to wear down our engines faster so we'll be forced to "upgrade" to a self driving biomentric enhanced EV car that may or may not turn on in an emergency because it doesn't think you're "fit to drive"?

I noticed the drop in gas prices yesterday, and all I could think of was the ethanol factor.

[BeyondKnowledge]

Not evil, but narcissistic, unintelligent, senile and an unpredictable danger to the Western World.

But, TDS, ZZZZZ....

Being narcissistic is common among people in business. It is considered required by some.

Unintelligent is common among many in elected office. Why would anyone that is smart want all the headaches involved. The smart ones are mostly in it for other reasons. 

Senile, not really. Biden was the champion of that while in office.

Unpredictable, that is to his advantage. If all in office were predictable, what would be the use of negotiation? It would be only forgone conclusions I believe is the term. 

And the Western world will still be around after he is just a memory. 

You seem to want predictable politicians that look to be playing the game as it always has been. Those that somehow gain many times their pay while in office and vote for pork projects as long as their pork project gets voted for also.

Where is the advantage to the people in that?

[BeyondKnowledge]

Here's a conspiracy theory for ya.....what about the rise in ethanol in gas to compensate and to "stretch" the supply that's designed to wear down our engines faster so we'll be forced to "upgrade" to a self driving biomentric enhanced EV car that may or may not turn on in an emergency because it doesn't think you're "fit to drive"?

I noticed the drop in gas prices yesterday, and all I could think of was the ethenol factor.

The farmers and distillers will never give up the ethanol but hopefully this will make the e15 no longer worth it to produce. I don't let my vehicles drink and drive. There is still 100% gasoline available it you look. It is more for a gallon but gets higher mileage per gallon.

[IdeomotorPrisoner]

An abdication cult.

Harder than trying to convince a girl her boyfriend is psychologically abusive and she should escape his gaslight once and for all... 

This is like if the jackass locked her in the bedroom, and when he finally lets her outside, she praises him for granting her freedom..

$77 a barrel? 

On February 27, 2026, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled at $67.02 per barrel, and Brent crude closed at $72.48 per barrel.

And...

Oil prices are expected to find a floor in the $70  to $75 range for Brent crude this year. While reopening the Strait provides immediate supply relief, depleted global inventories and the time needed to repair damaged infrastructure will prevent a full crash back to pre-war lows

 Lampshade still on.

[GENERAL EYES]

The farmers and distillers will never give up the ethanol but hopefully this will make the e15 no longer worth it to produce. I don't let my vehicles drink and drive. There is still 100% gasoline available ir you look. It is more for a gallon but gets higher mileage per gallon.

I think we have that option down the road a click or two...but it's a small little station in the middle of nowhere and sky high all the time.

Thanks for the heads up, the low price point I noticed was at Walmart, where we usually gas up.

I'm kind of being extra cautious, as is our family, as we only have one vehicle and can't really afford (or want) one of the newfangled vehicles.

I've been cynical about the money grabbers since high school, and it's only compounded interest over time.